Bison bison

Distribution

Their range roughly formed a triangle between Canada’s far northwest, south to the Mexican states and east along the leeward boundary of the Appalachian Mountains.

Habitat

Bison live in spacious open areas and woodland.

Diet

Bison are grazers, feeding on various kinds of grasses and herbs.

Social Interaction

Bison travel in herds, except for the non-dominant bulls, which travel alone or in small groups during most of the year.

Conservation Status

Conservation dependent